Tower Square is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN5 5FH is located in the Sixfields electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton South. This postcode has been in use since 2004-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tower Square, Northampton, NN5 5FH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN5 5FL, NN5 5FN, NN5 5FJ, NN5 5FG, NN5 5FF, NN5 5AX, NN5 5FE, NN5 5FD, NN5 5DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN5 5FH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 49.1% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 48.8% | 50.9% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NN5 5FH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 54.1% | 52.1% | -2.0% | 37.9% | 14.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.5% | 33.1% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -11.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 7.8% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.4% | 55.6% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 33.1% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 9.1% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.6% | 15.3% | 4.7% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 10% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 14.2% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 6.1% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 15.3% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.2% | 35% | 1.8% | 33.8% | 1.2% |
| Other | 12.4% | 4.2% | -8.2% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 7.5% | 3.9% | -3.6% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 6.4% | 14% | 7.6% | 2.5% | 11.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 75.9% | 71.6% | -4.3% | 81.4% | -9.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 55.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71% | 55.5% | -15.5% | 83.2% | -27.7% |
| European Union | 13.6% | 25.4% | 11.8% | 6.1% | 19.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 9.5% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 6.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 4.1% | -4.2% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.4% | 55.5% | -14.9% | 83.2% | -27.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6.4% | 16.5% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.4% | 14.3% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 11.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.8% | 7.2% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 6.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.9% | 76.7% | -22.8% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 10% | 1.3% | 8.7% |
| Romania | 8.4% | 0.9% | 7.5% |
| Other EU countries | 6.5% | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.6% | 37.2% | -7.6% |
| Christian | 54.7% | 46.2% | 8.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tower Square was 78.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.1% lower than the Dallington Spencer average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tower Square has the 30th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Dallington Spencer and the 435th highest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Tower Square, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2026-01-30 | £258,733 |
| 15 Tower Square, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2025-06-27 | £170,159 |
| 12 Tower Square, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-04-15 | £166,701 |
| 3 Tower Square, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-10-04 | £278,304 |
| 18 Tower Square, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-10-02 | £276,369 |
| Full-Time Employee | 198 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 59 |
| Transport and storage | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , Spencer NN5 7DE | 2out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | - not rated | 2,491 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 4,039 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,511 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 5,337 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James CofE VA Primary School Harlestone Road , St James NN5 7AG | - not rated | 600 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Church of England Primary School Harlestone Road , St James NN5 7AG | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyncrest Primary School Lyncrest Avenue , NN5 5PE | 3out of 4 | 838 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millway Primary School Millway , Duston NN5 6ES | 3out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Primary School Chiltern Way , Duston NN5 6BW | 3out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | - not rated | 2,800 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | - not rated | 2,978 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | 3out of 4 | 2,978 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity College Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 2,998 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 2,998 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Middle School Lewis Road , NN5 7BJ | - not rated | 909 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Middle School Barrack Road , NN1 3RF | - not rated | 1,859 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Middle School Royal Terrace , Barrack Road NN1 3RF | - not rated | 1,891 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Park Middle School St George's Avenue , NN2 6JA | - not rated | 2,469 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliftonville Middle School Cliftonville Road , NN1 5BW | - not rated | 3,112 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | - not rated | 1,936 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 3out of 4 | 2,800 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0HZ | 4out of 4 | 3,430 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallington Park School Holyrood Road , NN5 7AH | - not rated | 610 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Outreach Education Delapre Learning Centre , Alton St, Off Main Rd NN4 8EN | - not rated | 1,638 yd | Pupil referral unit | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Outreach Education Delapre Learning Centre , Alton St, Off Main Rd NN4 8EN | 3out of 4 | 1,638 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Complementary Education Complementary Education County Office , Cromwell Complementary Education Centre NN1 3EX | - not rated | 1,697 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | - not rated | 1,697 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Restaurant | Northampton General Hospital, Cliftonville | 271 yd | |
| Levy UK | Northampton Saints Rugby Football Club, Franklins Gardens | 373 yd | |
| Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing | Cannons Health Club, Walter Tull Way | 373 yd | |
| Merkur Bingo | Weedon Road, St James | 373 yd | |
| Indian Brasserie | 95 Weedon Road, St James | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sevens | 157 Weedon Road, St James | 345 yd | |
| St James Wmc | Weedon Road, St James | 429 yd | |
| Jimmy's Sports Bar | 6-10 Harlestone Road, Duston | 510 yd | |
| Foundryman | 135 St James Road, St James | 573 yd | |
| Thomas A Beckett | 52 St James Road, St James | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokey's | Unit 19, The Business Centre | 176 yd | |
| Spice Cube | Unit 19, The Business Centre | 176 yd | |
| The Simple Greek | 103 Weedon Road, St James | 373 yd | |
| St James Fish Bar | 91 Weedon Road, St James | 373 yd | |
| St James Kebab | 89 Weedon Road, St James | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Convenience Store | 3 Weedon Road, St James | 498 yd | |
| Farm Foods | 141-157 St James Road, St James | 573 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Harlestone Road, Duston | 587 yd | |
| Asia | 32 Harlestone Road, Duston | 599 yd | |
| Greenwood Road Mini Market | 10 Greenwood Road, St James | 656 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Franklins Gardens FRANKLINS GARDENS FRANKLINS GARDENS WEEDON ROAD | grass pitches | 237 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Northampton) SIXFIELDS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 781 yd |
| Victoria Park ST. JAMES PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 877 yd |
| Northampton Town (Pts Academy Stadium) SIXFIELDS STADIUM SIXFIELDS STADIUM WALTER TULL WAY | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 956 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 61.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.96 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.96 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.